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Like all big cities, Paris has a traffic problem: lots of cars, lots of traffic jams and lots of pollution from exhaust fumes. So in 2007, the city 1_________(begin)a scheme to improve the situation.
Under the Velib scheme(公共自行车计划), people can take a bicycle, use it for as long as they want, and then leave it at the same or another bicycle station. The first half-hour on the bike is free, 2_________ if you don’t return it after 30 minutes, you have to pay. But it's only € I a day or €20 a year! The bicycles are heavy (25 kg), and they're all grey and have 3_________(basket). There're 20,000 of them in the city, and around 1,450 bicycle stations . So there are a lot more Velib stations than the 298 metro stations!
Paris isn't the first city 4________(have )a scheme like this--Not even in France, where Lyon started a “free” bicycle scheme many years ago. And not everybody thinks it’s a great idea. One Parisian said,“These bicycles are only 5________ short journeys. If people want to travel across the city, they won't use a bicycle -they’ll still use their cars.”
A city spokesman said, \"The bicycle scheme won't solve all our traffic problems, of course. But it might 6.________(reduce) air pollution levels in the atmosphere. Traffic, together with factory fumes, 7_________ (be) a big problem. Everyone knows about global warming and dramatic climate changes -we know this is partly because rainforests are 8_________ (gradual)disappearing. But it's also because there's so much pollution in the world and we can help improve the situation right here. The bicycles might help people lead a healthier life, too. There aren’t any simple answers to traffic problems and pollution in cities. But 9_________ we do something now, there'll be more traffic jams and temperatures will continue
to rise, so the problems in our environment will get even 10_________(bad).”
1. What can we learn about the Velib scheme?
A. Its bikes have no baskets.
B. Its bikes are light and colorful.
C. People must return the bike to the same place after using it.
D. It owns more stations than the subway.
2. If you use a Velib for 1 hour, you should pay _____.
A. €1 B. €30 C. €29 D. no money
3. Why do some people disagree with the Velib scheme?
A. The cost is rather high.
B. It’s hard to find a Velib station.
C. It’s not suitable for a long journey.
D. The distance between two Velib stations is long.
4.What’s the city spokesman’s attitude towards the bicycle scheme?
A. doubtful B. positive. C. uncaring. D. worried.
(一)
In ancient China, people didn't respect dogs. One reason is that most people were farmers at that time, experts believe dogs were _______ (little) important than horses and cows in helping people _______ their daily work.
Compared with other animals, dogs depend more _______ human beings and often follow their owner’s orders. This _______ (make) them seem like they should be looked down upon.
But today, with more Chinese people keeping dogs as pets, caring for dogs and _______ (share) pictures of them are part of the owner’s lives.
Many young people enjoy being _______ (call) like a dog, such as in the phrase “single dog”. They think their lives are a bit like dog’s lives, which is a way to make fun of themselves.
In _______ (west) countries people see dogs very differently. They treat dogs as friends or even family members. Hunting (猎捕) was _______ important part of life in Europe and later became a popular form of entertainment. People would use dogs _______ (find) and catch animals.
Some _______ (saying) in English show how dogs are respected: Love me, love my dog; as faithful as a dog; work like a dog.
(二)
Let go of the problems
There are many teenagers who have too much pressure. Last Wednesday, Mr. Trent began his psychological health class ______ holding up a glass of water. He asked the 47 students _______ would happen if he held it up for a day. _______ student said the teacher’s arm would ache or go numb. He might have to go to hospital! All the students laughed.
“But during the time, did the _______ (weigh) of the glass change?” asked Mr. Trent. “Then what caused the pain and numbness?”
The students _______ (be) puzzled.
“What should I do now _______ (get) rid of the pain? “asked Mr. Trent again.
“Put the glass down!” said another student.
“_______ (exact)!” said Mr. Trent. “Life’s problems are something _______ caused the pain like this glass. Hold them for a few _______ (minute) in your hand and they seem OK. Think of them for a long time and they begin to ache. The longer you hold them, the more painful you feel.”
It’s important to think of the challenges or problems in your life. But what’s even _______ (important) is to put them down at the end of every day.
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